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Executive Summary:
The National Cybersecurity Agency has identified a planned cyber attack targeting the nation’s water supply systems. Intelligence suggests the involvement of the cyber group AquaHack, with potential affiliations to a Southeast Asian country. The primary objective appears to be contaminating water treatment facilities to compromise public health and safety.
Threat Profile:
- Group Name: AquaHack
- Capabilities: Introduction of malware into water treatment control systems, data manipulation, and remote access capabilities.
- Motivation: Inflicting public health crises and eroding trust in public utilities.
Targeted Sector:
- Water Supply Systems: Aimed at disrupting water purification processes and distribution networks.
Attack Methods:
- Spear Phishing: Targeted attacks against utility employees to gain system access.
- Remote Access Trojans (RATs): Deployment of RATs to control systems remotely.
- Supply Chain Attack: Compromise of software suppliers to gain access to operational technology systems.
Mitigation Recommendations:
- Conduct immediate cybersecurity audits of water treatment and distribution facilities.
- Implement multi-factor authentication and secure remote access protocols.
- Increase real-time monitoring of operational technology environments.
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